Cradle to Crayons
1921 YOUNGFIELD # 204, GOLDEN, CO 80401Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Colorado Shines rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects Colorado's licensing baseline. Colorado caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Colorado Shines Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 194
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 6 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 6 Inspection Visits
Aug 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Must Maintain and Update Annually and Upon Changes, a Record on Each Child That Includes: A Copy of the Child’s Health Statement Completed by a Health Care Provider2.209.B.4
Reviewed 12 child files and observed 3 children to have expired health statements. Previously cited on 10/1/24.
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 11, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Children Must Not Be Subjected to Physical or Emotional Harm, Humiliation, or Threats.2.225.B
Licensing Specialist observed video footage from September 12th of Claire T. picking a child up in an aggressive manner under the arms. Claire T. picks up the child and then proceeds to toss the childs toy car to the ground and remove the child from the group. Claire T. then requires the child to sit next to her on the floor in the Wobblers 3 classroom. N_a_m_e _: C_R_A_DL_E_ T_O _C_RA_Y_O_NS_______________Lic_e_ns_e _Nu_m_b_er _: 1_5_43_72_2______ ________________________________________________
Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Criminal Background Check Requests Must Be Successfully Completed Prior to an Individual Caring for Children or Allowing the Individual Unsupervised Access to Children in Child…2.121.D.4.a
Reviewed 12 staff files and observed Janell E., Courtney S. and Ashley G. to have expired FBI background checks.
Feb 1, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- Pursuant to Section 19-3-304, C.R.S., Any Caregiver or Staff Member in a Child Care Facility Who Has Reasonable Cause to Know or Suspect That a Child Has Been Subjected to Abuse…2.126.B
Facility failed to report a reportable incident required by statue.
✓ Corrected at visit
Nov 13, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Emergency Drills, Lockdown and Active Shooter on Premises Drills Must Be Held at Least Quarterly, but Often Enough So That All Occupants Are Familiar with the Drill Procedure And…7.701.100.F.2
Center to have incomplete documentation of emergency drills. Provider had one fire drill recorded on the annual emergency drill log.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jun 30, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Loose Plastic Bags Must Be Stored in Areas Inaccessible to Children.7.702.71.G
One loose gallon sized Ziplock bag with no contents on a lower toy shelf accessible to children in the Preschool 1 classroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
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